Defies Measurement Update
Posted on February 16, 2014
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About a month ago I was lucky to receive a visit from the blog’s favorite videographer, Shannon Puckett.
Here’s one of my last posts about her documentary project:http://crazycrawfish.wordpress.com/2013/10/11/defies-measurement-is-almost-funded/
In addition to the interview she did with me about my time at LDOE I got to chat with her about other cool issues while she was getting her tire replaced. She managed to make it to the Albertson’s on Airline Hwy Hammond before her tire gave out from a log she hit on I 10. She was lucky to make it that far with an inch long tear in the sidewall (personally I think she has magic powers or a guardian angel.) That was only a few miles from my house so I dropped by the check on her and then I escorted her the rest of the way to my house.
Update from Kickstarter projectHi all -
I am very excited to report that I’m wrapping up filming and will head into post-production soon. I have interviewed some amazing individuals across the country and can hardly wait to begin piecing the footage together.
The interviews exceeded expectations. Everyone was magnificent: passionate, eloquent, thoughtful and concise. I am grateful.
Interviewing and reconnecting with former colleagues and students from Chipman has filled my heart. When I feel overwhelmed by all of the issues I’d like to include in the film and when I feel an urgency to speed up production, I think of Chipman and it centers me. I am thankful.
I still plan on having a Final Cut completed by Fall of 2014. I will keep you posted.
Continued thanks to all of you. You’ve been with me throughout it all. You were there when I shared a pot of tea and talked for an hour and a half after interviewing a fierce child advocate in Pennsylvania. You were there when I listened to a mother and parent activist speak so thoughtfully and passionately about how the reform efforts in New Orleans schools have been failing their children. You were even with me when I got a flat tire in Baton Rouge after running over a log on hwy 10. It has been an adventure.
As always, thanks so much for your support.
Best
Shannon
ps – Another way to keep updated is by visiting and “liking” the Defies Measurement Facebook page.
Also, if you’re interested in learning more about the issues that will be addressed in the film, check out www.shineonpro.com
I’ve never been interviewed for a documentary before, but I had a good time, and Shannon’s questions had me thinking more about what it is I’m